M5.40 Earthquake – 52 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea

2 September 2026, 20:04 UTC · 21 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 52 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea on 2 September 2026, 20:04 UTC, at a depth of 69.9 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.40 (mww)
Location
52 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
2 September 2026, 20:04 UTC
Coordinates
-7.1178, 146.1740
Depth
69.92 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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